London Underground

1. London Underground

2. History of the London Underground

The first
subway
station
in the
capital
of
England
took the
passeng
ers
already
in 1863.
The
history
of its
creation
begins
with the
name of
Charles
Pearson

3.

First, train in it went to the locomotive
(паровозной) traction, leading to difficulties in
breathing passengers due to lack of ventilation

4.

Initially, tunnels were
built by trenching
(траншейным способом)
(pulled ditch (вырывали
ров), then
equipped with rail
tracks, set bric
k arch and fill
ed the trench), but
then abandoned by
this method, since
it led to the
demolition
of buildings at the
top and difficulty of movement on the roads.

5.

Gradually expanding the underground in
London, there were new lines and stations
Underground in London quickly became
popular because it is the fastest transport.

6. Modern Underground London

Every day in the capital of England enjoy the
underground transport three million people

7.

Metro opens
in London at
about 05-30
am, but
some trains
come on line
in the 04-45.
Metro closes
around 0100. Round
the clock
running
subway only
during
major
festivals or
international
events

8.

To see on the streets
of London entrance
into the Underground
is very simple . It is
used worldwide
recognizable red
circle with a blue
stripe on which
written
«Underground». At
the entrance to the
station there
machines to purchase
tickets and cashbox
with metro staff.

9.

Virtually everywhere there are staff of the
underground, which will be able to help in the
purchase of the ticket or prompt in what
direction to move

10.

London
Underground - a
unique facility of
underground
construction. Being
the first metro in the
world, he holds the
leading position in
terms of the
development: there is
a constant
construction of new
stations and lines